mousse Definition

mousse
noun mousses

1a. cookery.
A dessert made from a whipped mixture of cream, eggs and flavouring, eaten cold;
Example: strawberry mousse
1b. cookery.
A similar but savoury dish, made with meat, fish, etc.
Example: salmon mousse
2. A foamy or frothy chemical preparation applied to hair to add body or to make styling easier.

Form: styling mousse (also)

Etymology: 19c: French, literally ‘froth' or ‘moss'.